Dallas is 2-0 against Edmonton this season, including an 8-3 rout in Edmonton, during which they scored three power-play goals. The Stars avenged last season’s playoff elimination by Edmonton. Now, it’s the Oilers’ turn to respond. Dallas will be without Roope Hintz (44 points in 53 games) and Mikko Rantanen (69 points in 54 games), both of whom were key contributors in the previous wins. Surprisingly, Dallas ranks 28th in shots on goal and has a -34 shot differential. The Oilers are 6th in shots on goal with a +164 shot differential, and rank 4th in high-danger scoring chances. Edmonton is in a tight playoff race, currently sitting sixth (tied) in the Western Conference and needing key victories to solidify its postseason position.